Stev [English translation]

Oh, if you want me to Kvede1

I shall do it with the greatest joy.

And I shall Kvede so lovely for you

that you shall forget yourself and me.

Oh hey and ho, it is a pleasure to sing

then sorrow cannot burden our hearts.

It lightens all heavy mood

it is like the loveliest fiddle-sound.

1. A special way of singing in olden times, usually attributed to a higher from of poetry designed for royalty. - http://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skaldekvad